11NY-08 - Firing and Loading 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day A legionnaire standing in this

A legionnaire standing in this posture represents readiness and discipline rather than active engagement

This remains a rare distinction and reflects his senior wartime command role

Perfect for building realistic battlefield scenes

Soldiers relied heavily on shouted commands

Europe and the Pacific

11NY-08 - Firing and Loading 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day A legionnaire standing in thisThe 11th New York Volunteer Infantry, or "First Fire Zouaves," was a Union regiment organized in May 1861, known for their unique Zouave drill. They often used Sharps rifles and revolvers, with some members carrying 16 inch bowie knives. Firing and loading involved a "nine times" drill aiming for three rounds per minute.